bitner Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I finished this tonight except for fabricating cab hinges. Any thoughts, or comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Wow! Very nice! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I like it a lot. Very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneguy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Very well done indeed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 FANTASTIC!! You did a great job on the conversion. The drom looks good. I'm getting a little braver with scratch building,so maybe I'll try one some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 WOW!!! You did a masterful job of converting it over - looks awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Excellent!!! 5 stars on the conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 thanks guys, I had a blast building it. The looks of it kind of grow on ya:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67PontiacGTO Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Looks incredible. I have never seen anythin like that. Too cool!!! Clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Bill, This is superb!! It looks like its right out of the 1960s, the spoked wheels the paint scheme the detail and the excellent scartch building skills have made a very impressive truck. Look forward to your next build. Best Wishes Dave Bates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns4ever Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 wow. what a cool idea. looks real nice now it's done. tempted to have a go at one of these andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Great job, what motor did you tuck in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) Hi Aaron I used the radiator and engine out of the Ford Louisville. I still need to fabricate some kind of hinge for the cab. Cheers: Bill Edited September 18, 2008 by bitner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Only one thaught sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Wow Nice, I really kile the Wood sides. How about adding some Tire's in the cargo area... that woud be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Outstanding!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Good job. Looks like something you would see out west during the mid 60s hauling hay trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62SS Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Awesome!!! Great job. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ44 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourkraut Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Really nice build of a truck that was the engineering equivalent of Frankenstein's monster. I like it! Period perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I found some excellent reference material on the net. http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_rela...e_-_old_ads-20/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 lI LIKE THE TWO-STORY FALCON. STILL THINKIN OF GETTIN 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoengr Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Very nice work! Who made the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This one was semi-scratch built, but take a look here: http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/?page_id=...p;page_number=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docf225 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 In a word, WOW. Excellent work. Man, I love those old Cab Overs. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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